Word: thackerayian
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Dates: during 1888-1888
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...Nineteenth Century Romance" is an entertaining story, told with a real Thackerayian humor. Under "Topics of the Day," preparatory schools are discussed. Though the position of the writer is "thoughtfully taken" and in the main fair, the criticisms upon private and high schools are rather severe. There are undoubtedly many inefficient high and private schools, but such sweeping condemnation is hardly just. The article is clearly and forcibly written. The last article is "King Cobbler," a character sketch." The idea is original though scarcely realistic. The story is told picturesquely and with a touch of pathos which is very effective...
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